The wine region of Getariako Txakolina is located in the region of El Pais Vasco of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Ameztoi or the Domaine Ulacia produce mainly wines white, pink and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Getariako Txakolina are Chardonnay, Gros Manseng and Petit Courbu, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Getariako Txakolina often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, spices or straw and sometimes also flavors of gooseberry, lychee or yeast.
In the mouth of Getariako Txakolina is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 49 estates and châteaux in the of Getariako Txakolina, producing 105 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Getariako Txakolina go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian.
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